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segregator

American  
[seg-ri-gey-ter] / ˈsɛg rɪˌgeɪ tər /

noun

Medicine/Medical.
  1. an instrument for collecting the urine excreted by one kidney only.


Etymology

Origin of segregator

First recorded in 1900–05; segregate + -or 2

Example Sentences

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“Mental tenacity — and the ability to manage and even thrive on and push through pain — is a key segregator between the mortals and immortals in running,” Ms. Wittenberg said.

From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2010

The invention, known as a segregator, is based on the difference in specific gravity between gasoline and water.

From Time Magazine Archive

The segregator was patented by Sergeant Samiran, who will be permitted to collect royalties for its commercial application.

From Time Magazine Archive

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